US Bridges

SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.00 MI NW of IH 410 · Structure no. 150150029110069

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,420
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 77 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,388 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 SB
CrossesHuebner Creek
Location1.00 MI NW of IH 410
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49202, -98.6144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,420 (2022)
Projected traffic31,388 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek carry?

About 22,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 SB over Huebner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.